Confused by all the back and forth in the media about vitamin D? That’s understandable. Once touted as the thing to take for health and well-being, vitamin D has actually not been meeting expectations in randomized trials. It’s even been demoted in some expert recommendations. That said, there is still a pretty easy and straightforward … Read more
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Today’s senior living industry has a problem: Too many operators villainize their capital partners. That’s the view of The Springs Living CEO Fee Stubblefield, who shares this and other candid assessments of the senior living industry–and his own company–in a newly-published book, “A Culture of Promise.” While … Read more
This article is sponsored by Health Dimensions Group. In this Voices interview, Senior Housing News sits down with Darrin Hull, SVP, Consulting Services, Health Dimensions Group® to talk about senior living solutions for stand-alone and rural communities including centralized recruiting, interim leadership, repositioning and centralized billing, among others. He discusses the unique challenges facing rural … Read more
Senior living operators have spent recent years preparing for the arrival of the Baby Boomer generation in their communities, and time is of the essence for memory care operators who must transform operations to prepare for the latest generation. From sales and marketing evolving to attract new residents and connect with families, to changing memory … Read more
Distinctive Living has seen rapid growth in the recent past, along with up to 16 communities currently in various stages of development as more opportunities for growth appear on the horizon. While there’s no specific portfolio number in mind, Distinctive Living CEO Joe Jedlowski told Senior Housing News the Freehold, New Jersey-based operator is continuing … Read more
Fight Aging! publishes news and commentary relevant to the goal of ending all age-related disease, to be achieved by bringing the mechanisms of aging under the control of modern medicine. This weekly newsletter is sent to thousands of interested subscribers. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter, please visit: https://www.fightaging.org/newsletter/ Longevity Industry Consulting Services Reason, … Read more
If someone in your family has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, chances are that they’ve been prescribed one of the “memory medications,” such as donepezil (brand name Aricept) or memantine (brand name Namenda). But were they told what to expect, and how to judge if the medication is worth continuing? I’ve noticed that … Read more
Senior living operators are in 2024 finding ways to increasingly cut down on labor expenses. With agency staffing use trending downward, reducing overtime is a big focus.. To some in the industry, it’s a “stubborn sliver”.” To others, it’s a “mild headache” compared to the cost of agency staffing. But the bottom line is that … Read more
Introduction: This article is part of your SHN+ subscription Tight Lending, Many DealsFinancing for senior living acquisitions has been tight – and yet, the data says many deals are being made. A recent report from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) was the latest evidence showing “inconsistent” financing for new deals, … Read more
Introduction Medicaid Waivers: Access to oral health care is essential to the overall health of older adults and people with disabilities and to addressing health disparities. Unfortunately, however, oral health coverage for these populations is limited. Traditional Medicare – the primary health insurance program for older adults and people with disabilities – does not include … Read more